Food Manufacturing & Production
(740) 280-6805 For Inquiries

Professional Food Production & Commercial Kitchen

Our Business Model:
• Offering long or short-term professional kitchen leases at reasonable rates and on a flexible time-share basis.
• Food entrepreneurs become legal by working in a professional space that will be inspected by governmental sources responsible for the certification of commercial kitchens and support the USDA and FDA regulations.
•Providing educational programs that address food security, food preservation, food preparation, and business development.

Our Mission:
The mission of Foodworks Alliance is to support the development of meaningful, community-based business and employment opportunities in the areas of sustainable local food supply and preparation.

We need to replace our existing Evaporator Coil in our walk-in cooler, which has been leaking and steadily acquiring more leaks each month. We can prevent further leaks by obtaining a Blast Chiller, which will allow our caterers to safely cool their prepared food rapidly, without having to use the walk-in cooler, which gets damaged by the high acid content of some of the foods getting cooled. This Fall, Muskingum County Community Foundation has GRACIOUSLY awarded us with $10,000 toward this $22,148 expense. We are looking to our community to help us bridge the $12,148 gap!

All gifts, large and small will help us to get the equipment we so direly need. Without the flash freezer, the evaporator coil will keep eroding, and continue leaking refrigerant which then needs to be replaced and can be very expensive as an ongoing expense.

If you would like to help, please scan the QR Code above or click here.

Scan this QR Code – Follow the instructions on the page to donate one time, monthly, or annually. Click here.

FOODWORKS ALLIANCE HAS A MAJOR EQUIPMENT NEED AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Scan this QR Code – Fill out this form if you’re interested in sponsoring our fundraisers this year. Click here. 

We are thrilled to announce that the 2nd Annual Picklefest in the Park is just around the corner! After the success of our inaugural event,
we can’t wait to pickle things up again.

Save The Date!
Date: August 3rd, 2024 Time: 8am-2pm
Location: Riverside Park in Zanesville, Oh. 43701

Now seeking SPONSORS and VENDORS!
Register to be a vendor: Click here *There is no water or electrical hookup at venue
Register to be a sponsor: Click here 

What’s in Store:
-Pickleball Tournament: Get your paddles ready for some friendly competition on the courts.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newbie, there’s a spot for you. 8am- 11am.
-Delicious Eats: Indulge in mouthwatering treats from our food trucks.
From tangy pickles to other delectable delights. Food Trucks and Vendors from 10am- 2pm.
-Community Fun: Bring your family and friends! There’ll be entertainment, games, and laughter for everyone.
Pickleball Tournament, Relay Race, Kids Games, Face Painting and more!

Why You Should Attend:
-Networking: Connect with fellow enthusiasts, vendors, and sponsors.

Showcase Your Brand: Promote your business to a pickle-loving audience.

-Support a Good Cause: Proceeds from the event benefit local nonprofit Commercial Kitchen, FoodWorks Alliance.

Reach out to us by phone, 740-280-6805 or email at foodworks.alliance1@gmail.com.

Let’s make this year’s Picklefest even more memorable! We look forward to seeing you there.

Foodworks Alliance Services

What we do

Commercial Kitchen Rental

As a professional member of Foodworks Alliance, you'll have access rent the commercial kitchen and prepare & produce your own licensed products.

Co-Packaging & Production

Too busy to produce? We can manage the entire process from concept, testing, licensing and production -- creating a final product under your brand name.

Recipe Development & Approval

Not sure where to start? We'll work through the entire recipe development and costing to get your food product ready to go to market.

WhO WE SERVE

Food Hobbyist

Do you have a recipe that everyone raves about? Talk to us to see if we can help you make money from your food hobby and begin production.

Farmers

Farmers often have produce that can't sell at the market, seconds, that could be saved from going to waste. We can repack them into shelf stable products.

Business Owners

Business consultation, professional resources, and workshops are all available to you. As a member of Foodworks, you have access to all this.

Farmers – Food Entrepreneurs – Restaurants

We can help you every step in producing your food item for sale.
Getting your recipe tested and approved, to sourcing ingredients at a profit, and production getting it ready for your distribution.

do you have a food recipe?

Recipe Development

Recipes that are served fresh need adjustment for shelf stability. Our licensed professionals can help you.

Commercial License

Taking your recipe to market requires a commercial kitchen production. We can help you.

Kitchen Support & Staff

Before you hire employees to work on your product talk to us and use our staff.

Business Development

740-280-6805 Call before you take that first step and we can help with every facet of business development.

Our Social Enterprise - Sweet Life Baking Co.

We are a 501c3 non-profit agency supporting the development of meaningful community-based opportunities focused on local food supply and preparation. Our social enterprise, Sweet Life Baking Co. is a bundt cake baking company.  

Follow the Sweet Life Baking Co on social media and help spread the word to show your support for this beautiful cause. Sweet Life Baking Company Facebook page.

How Your Purchase Helps

As a social enterprise, we can provide a hand-up to women in recovery. We employ some of the best women to help in the production and building up the business.

  • Reentry jobs
  • Education on career readiness
  • Budgeting
  • Skill development
  • Credentials for future employment
  • Support network to be successful, sober, and better able to care for their families

Doing Good In Our Community

Our social enterprise mission is helping give opportunities to a portion of our community. By bringing in people who are actively in recovery we are able to provide work that gives a skill set enabling them to move in to jobs faster and better equipped. Learn more about our program.

Helping Food Entrepreneurs

As a Commercial Kitchen we help entrepreneurs take their recipe, idea, or business to a professional level. Every step of the way we can help with planning, recipe development, and sourcing. Perfect for catering, bakers, sauces, and a lot more. Learn more about our kitchen services.

Food Hub In Ohio

We play a critical role in eliminating food waste and processing foods from the food bank to the pantry, serving our community and doing our part to ensure no one goes hungry. Learn more about our role as a food hub, and how we fit in to Muskingum County’s mission to feed the hungry.

What DOES fOODWORKS aLLIANCE provide?

National Network & Reach

As a food-hub, we have access to resources nationwide, and distribution assistance through our network.

Commercially Licensed Kitchen Space

We are licensed to develop food products, co-pack, and manufacture and process food that meets legal requirements.

Development & Business Planning

A lot goes into developing a product and the brand behind it. Our staff will help you navigate the process taking your product from inception to marketplace.

ServSafe level 2 training course

Register For A ServSafe Course

Learn about food-borne illness, how to prevent it and how to train employees in food sanitation. Earn your nationally accredited food safety certification while staying local.

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